Valley Park High School - Val E Vues Yearbook (Valley Park, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1985 volume:

Activities-30 Sports-50 Looking Over Seniors January Marks Beginning Of The End Most people don't look forward to January. It’s cold outside and people have post-Christmas letdown. But it is a welcome month to seniors. There is only one semester to go, and it is time to order diplomas, announce- ments, and caps and gowns. “It is fun to find out that the name you called someone for 12 years is not their given name, said Julie Rauls. “It really hit me when I got mea- sured, said senior Jeff Seville, “that I was really going to graduate.” “I felt sad, and I could have cried, said senior Carol Wall, Sometimes I don't want this year to come to an end. Everyone will go their separate ways. VP Graduates First City Transfer Student Synetta Qualls is the first city transfer student to graduate from Valley Park under the court ordered Voluntary Interdistrict Desegregation Plan. She believes the transfer has been a benefit. I learned more here, and my grades improved because more was expected of me. Even though the bus comes at 6:30 a.m. and I don’t get home until 4 p.m., the extra time was worth it. Valley Park teachers take an interest in their stu- dents; they care about you, said Synetta. Seniors Juggle Hectic Schedules Having a job and going to school can be a real hassle for seniors. Amy Yost admits that school, work, and sport combination makes a busy schedule. I get up, go to school, stay after for practice or a game, and go to work on weekends. I have to get up at 4 a.m. on the weekends to be at work by 5 a.m. at Hardees. I have to work 8 hours. By the time I get off, all I want to do is go home; I barely have time for a social life.” Other seniors have jobs as well. Kristin Shoup said, “Working cuts my study time at home. Since I only have stage band practice sometimes after school till 3:15,1 can pretty well plan my work schedule around my social life. Having extra money to spend is nice though, I’ve used it for car insurance, and to buy a new stereo. Some seniors don't work during the school year, but wait till summer. Rodney Barnett said, “I don’t work because I want to play basketball and baseball, and sometimes we have as many as three games a week plus practices. Many employers don't un- derstand all the time needed to par- ticipate in sports at school. I try to earn as much money as I can during the summer umpiring league base- ball and softball games. I’ve done as many as four games in one day dur- ing tournaments.” Jeff Seville measures a medium headsize. Mass Media is one of Synetta Qualls' favorite classes. May I take your order? asks Kristin Shoup. ACT Spells P.A.I.N What a pain, commented Julie Rauls about the ACT test, I hated getting up so early on a Saturday morning just to take a test. But for seniors it's not just any old test. Along with their scholastic re- cord, the ACT (American College Test) or the SAT (Scholastic Apti- tude Test) is an important test used by colleges and universities as a de- terminer for admission. When you register for the test they give you a sample test booklet. I took the sample. It was really hard. I figured there was no way to cram 12 years into four weeks I had before the test day. So I just tried my best. I did review my vocabulary workbook from college prep last year. I think it helped.” “I’m glad I got that out of the way. Now the work is filling out all the college applications and financial aid forms. I need to decide on a college. Wendy McDaniels fills out one more form. Rita Jarrell prepares to go to work at McDonalds. Looking Over Seniors Craig K. Dalrymple Aref Hamda Rodney Lynn DuVall Roseann Cooley Becky Halker Rodney Barnett Rita Faye Jarrell Tammy Lambert Bill LaRue Ken Layton Paula Denise Martin Cheryl Lyvonne Morphew Scott Nicolas Wendy Elisabeth McDaniels Tom Parker Synetta Qualls Julie Elizabeth Rauls Tammy Lynn Sansocie Michelle Danette Steppig Tim Threadgill Thomaz Trevino Jeff Seville Kevin W. Shinkle Kristin Shoup Gregory Scott Spangler Denice Staab Jack Steele Juliana Marie Walker Carol Jean Wall Amy Kathleen Yost Julie Rauls suit her. uses Self-Directed Search to see ,f a career in )°u' rnattsm Seniors Compute Careers I don't know what I'm going to do after high school, said senior Becky Halker. I haven’t made up my mind.” Becky wasn’t alone with her indecisive- ness, but through the efforts of counselor Dan Polacek and a computerized vocational job search, Becky and other seniors found a ca- reer direction. The Holland Occupational software and a career test called Self-Directed Search (SDS) work together to match-up a person’s person- ality to the work world. Dr. John Holland, career psychologist and developer of both the test and the software, found in his research that there are six person- ality types. Each person has elements of these types in his her personality. The self-directed search isolates the per- son’s three most dominant personality types. These three types are derived from the SDS in the form of a three letter code. The code is then used to match the test taker to people in the work world who are satisfied and success- ful in their chosen careers. Mr. Polacek said, Surveys say that 80 per- cent of the people are dissatisfied with their jobs. We'd like to prepare the students to be in the 20 percent who are satisfied with their jobs. After taking the SDS students use the Hol- land Occupational software to compare their code to 2200 jobs. Then students find information about var- ious careers that are similar to their codes. It was fun to learn about a career field that I had never considered, said Rodney Barnett. Looking Over Seniors Looking Ahead Seniors Make Plans Most people realize that a high school education isn’t enough in to- day’s work world. Many VP seniors have plans to attend colleges or train- ing centers after graduation. Denice Staab and Rodney DuVall plan to attend Meramec Community College to study commercial art. “I’m either going to Meramec or Southeast Missouri State to do some- thing in medicine or become a phys- ical education teacher, said senior Wendy McDaniels. Juli Walker and Kristin Shoup ap- plied to University of Missouri at Co- lumbia. Juli wants to study account- ing, and Kristin hopes to earn a de- gree in business management. Craig Dalrymple has a keen inter- est in computers and has chosen Central Missouri State at Warrenburg to prepare for a career as a systems analysis. Other seniors are planning to stay closer to home. Cheryl Morphew will attend Miss Hickeys Business School to prepare for a job in retail manage- ment. Tom Parker plans to attend Ranken Technical School and be- come an electrician. Bill LaRue hopes to attend a trade school spe- cializing in auto body repair. Synetta Qualls wants to study at Vocational Training for a career in data process- ing. Scott Nicolas hopes to continue playing baseball after high school. Tammy Sansocie works on her shorthand skills for a career in business. Juli Walker hopes she plays the clarinet well enough to join Marching Mizzou. Looking Ahead Senior Achievements Rodney Barnett Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3. Roseann Cooley Northwest High School 1,2; F.H.A. 3. Craig K. Dalrymple Band 1,2,3,4; Solo Ensemble Con- test 3; State Band Contest 3; Na- tional History Day Contest 3; Com- puter Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Drama 1,2,3. Rodney Lynn DuVall Hunter Safety 1,2,3; Media 4; Valley Park History 1,2; Class President 3. Rita Faye Jarrell F.H.A. 1,2. Tammy Lambert Sullivan High School 1,2,3. Ken Layton Bill H. LaRue II Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Treasurer 3,4; Newspaper 4. Paula Denise Martin Cheerleader 1; Co-Captain 1; Span- ish Club 2; Student Council 4; C.O.E. 4. Wendy Elisabeth McDaniels Cheerleader 1; Volleyball 1,2,3; Bas- ketball 2,3,4; Captain 4; Softball 1,2,3; Newspaper 4; Media 3; Home- coming Court 3,4; Queen 4; Class President 1,2,4; Superlative Winner 3; Second Team All Conference Vol- leyball Team 3; First Team All Con- ference Softball Team 3. Cheryl Lyvonne Morphew Band 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Vice- President 2; Valley Park History Club 3; Yearbook 3,4; Newspaper 3,4. Scott Nicolas Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Class Favor- ite 1; Student Council 4; Class Offi- cer 3; All Conference Baseball 3; Baseball Most Valuable Player Award 2; Basketball Most Out- standing Player Award 3. Tom Parker Hunter Safety 2. Synetta Qualls Northwest High School 1,2,3; Media 4. Julie Elizabeth Rauls Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 3; Captain 4; Most Outstanding 3; Stu- dent Council 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 2; Secretary 3; President 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Secretary 3; President 4; Yearbook 3,4; Asst. Editor 3; Editor 4; Newspaper 4; Homecoming Court 3; Prom Queen 4; Chorus 1; Language Arts Award 2; County Youth Leader 3; Baseball Scorekeeper 1,2,3. Tammy Lynn Sansocie Volleyball 1; Class Vice-President 1; Pep Club 1; Class Secretary 2,3; Cheerleader 2,3; Co-Captain 2; Cap- tain 3; Valley Park History Club 2; Business Education Award 3; Most Spirited Cheerleader 3; Student Council Secretary 4; Homecoming Court 4; Yearbook 3. Jeff Seville Hunter Safety 1,2,3; Treasurer 4; Yearbook 4; C.O.E. 4; Valley Park History 2,3; Mock Trial 2. Kevin W. Shinkle Kristin Shoup Band 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Treasurer 2; Spanish Club 2,3; Secretary Treasurer 2,3; Baseball Scorekeeper 3; Outdoor Club 4. Gregory Scott Spangler Spanish Club Vice-President 1,3; President 2; Debate 4; C.O.E. 4. Jack Steele Baseball 2; Debate 2,3; Student Council 3,4. Michelle Danette Steppig Volleyball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Softball 1; Hunter Safety 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Pep Club 1; Valley Park History 3; Mock Trial 2; Class Treasurer 1,3; Vice-President 4. Tim Threadgill C.O.E. 3; C.O.E. II 4; Valley Park History 4. Thomaz Trevino Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2,4; Homecoming Escort 3,4; Span- ish Club 1,2,3; Basketball Most Out- standing Player Award 2. Juliana Marie Walker Softball 2,3; Band 2,3,4; Boys Bas- ketball ''Scorekeeper” 3,4; Outdoor Club 4. Carol Jean Wall Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Valley Park History Club 1,2; Softball Scor- ekeeper 2,3; Media 3; Class Officer 1. Amy Kathleen Yost Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Cheer- leader 1,4; Softball 1,2,3; Student Council Representative 3; Class Of- ficer 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; All Con- ference Volleyball First Team 3; Su- perlative Winner 1,3; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 3; Most Outstanding Volleyball Player 3. Senior Achievements 9 Dawn Barnett Charlie Barnhart Denise Behrens Nick Belle Kim Bergmark Tina Booth Diane Bradford Kathie Brignole Jerry Brown DeAnna Burroughs Steve Caton Richard Chadd John Cibulka Karen Collins Robin Crites George Curtner John Cusack Toni Earley Anthony Evans Randy Fain Moffatt Receives County Award Cathy Moffatt was named Valley Park’s representative for the St. Louis County Youth Leadership Award. This award is given annually to a junior based on citizen- ship, leadership, academic standing and overall high school performance. Being junior class president, vice presi- dent of National Honor Society, and editor of the newspaper certainly qualifies Cathy for the award. Cathy said, I didn't know I had been nominated until I got my letter telling me I had received the award. It is a real honor. They have a banquet in May in Clayton, and County Supervisor Gene McNary gives out the awards. 10 Juniors Eddie Finder Michael Hamilton Billy Hansel Todd James Lamont Justice Frank LaRue Georgia Lucas Jeff Meyer Cathy Moffatt Kim Monroe Mona Perry Arletha Qualls John Reynolds Scott Rue Mary Sandifer Shelia VanBuren Chris Welsh Tammy Wendt Nancy Slinkard Dede Spangler Kennie Stiles Richard Tate Angela Turner v Kevin Wilson Kelly Wondell Donna Workman Mr. Kosash congratulates Cathy. Juniors 11 Michele Aiple Belinda Barnhart Franklin Bobbitt Bryan Clay Angela Cotton Roy Crites Kathleen Faulkner Mark Godley Michelle Gordon Laura Gregory Driver’s Education Popular With Sophomore Students 12 Sophomores “The first time I hit the brakes I nearly threw everyone through the front windshield, confessed Iris Williams afte driver's ed. class. “I'm doing better now, and can’t wait t( get my license.” Getting a driver's license is a highlight of the sophomor year. Many sophomores take driver's education class as way of practicing. “I took driver’s ed. as a way to get car insuranc cheaper,” said Alicia Jacobs referring to the student di: count offered by some insurance companies if a teenage takes the course. Some companies also offer a discount fc straight-A students. “I felt confident w.hen I started driving in driver's ed.j said Jimmy Walker. But when it came to parallel parking had trouble. It’s not as easy as it looks.” Sv Tracey Hall Laura Hamilton Tracey Hannick Alicia Jacobs Gary Jarrell Chris Jones Evonne Long Thomas Marshall Matthew McKee Tommy McKinnon Vincent Richardson Roger Roberson Mike Rue Edie Schwarts Karlette Shields Carolyn Sidwell John Treffinger Karen VanBuren Shelly VanHook Jimmy Walker Tom McKinnon gives it a second try to parrallel parking while classmates Jimmy Walker, Alicia Jacobs. Arletha Qualls and Mike Rue await their turn. Sophomores 13 14 Freshmen Kurt Bergmark Kim Brown Jeff Brust Chris Chadd Debbie Collins Carla Curtis Shelly Dust Angela Evans Tim Fain David Finder Crystal Gentry Sally Harrington Scott Haskell Jason Jacobs Michelle LaGrand High School Offers Status “It was embarrassing to say I'm in eighth grade. It’s better saying I'm in high school.” said feshman Kurt Bergmark. Most freshman agree that they like the status of being in high school. “The teachers aren't as strict with classroom rules. There’s more free- dom. You can chew gum and are fre- er to speak out. After school deten- tions are fewer. continued Kurt. I like being in high school, com- mented Jennifer Walker, “because I can stay up later on week nights, and I can stay out to midnight on week- ends. Now I can finally date.” Jimmy Matlock had a different reason for liking his freshman year. I like being a freshman because I can play sports. I get picked on a lot because I'm so short, but I still made the basketball team, and I played in games. That means a lot to me.” Kim Brown, Jennifer Walker. Jim- my Matlock, and Kurt Bergmark share some insights at Kurt s lock er. I Jim Matlock Aaron McElwee Angie Meek Jeff Miller Cindy Moise Robert Myers Dawn Mew Gina Niere Freddie Palmer Janet Poston Tracey Ruzicka Todd Terrill Jennifer Walker Shawn Whitlock Wendy Wideman Do You Want To Buy A Cookie Pie? Fund raising is a part of the freshman way of life. Generating money for Ring Day and Prom is a three year process beginning in the freshman year. “Freshman class sponsors aim at raising $800 to $1,000 for the year.” said Mrs. Louise Levine. “If the sophomores begin their year of candy sales with that beginning balance, they will have a good start.” “A raffle and a cookie pie sale were our most successful fund raisers,” commented Michele La Grand. “The pies were easy to sell because they were inexpensive for their size. If everyone brings in their money, it will be the most profitable fund raiser we had.” Michelle sells one of her 14 cookie pies to John Cibulka. Freshman 15 Administration Dr. John Cleary, Superintendent. Mr. John Kosash, Principal. Board of Education: Sitting, Sharon James. Treasurer. Joseph Harrington, President. James Gregory, Vice-President. Standing, Ronald Heinemann. Director, Karen Bergmark. Secretary, Charles Menley. Director. Mrs. Lana Vlahiotis, Instructional Management Systems Coordinator. Mrs. Barbara Zingrich, Public Information Coordinator. Mr. Phil Wedel. Desegregation Coordinator. Mr. Dan Polacek, Counselor. Mr. Brent Gregston. Athletic Director. Mrs. Ann Bryant, Nurse. 16 Administration Supportive Staff Cafeteria Staff: Helen Roskowske, Connie Walker. Ida Juergens. Margaret Vance. Betty Boyer Shirley Gray, secretary to Superintendent Pat Gagan. secretary to Principal Custodians: Seated-James Cray. Jim Bratcher, maintenance director. Vick White; Standing Andy Skaggs. Pat Smith. Art Smith. Jimmy Nunnery Mary Heinemann. bookkeeper Kathy Hawkins, assistant to the bookkeeper Bus Drivers: Debbie Dalton, Frank Wilhite, Glen Statler Supportive Staff 17 Barbara Anderson Eleanor Bernoudy Marie Buccheri David Burton Ruth Campbell Adelyn Cline Brenda Clinton Merilee Dauster Joe Dittrich Doris Fridley ( Secondary School Accepted Into NCA Valley Park Secondary School has been ac- cepted for membership in the North Central As- sociation for Colleges and Schools. (NCA) Mr. Joe Harrington, Board of Education presi- dent, said that To secure membership in the NCA a school must meet the established stan- dards and must also do an intensive self-study prior to being visited by an outside team of edu- cators. The Valley Park School District will un- dertake this evaluation during the next school year. Dr. Cleary noted that Accreditation by the NCA provides a yardstick by which the public can measure its schools against standards that go beyond the local district and the state. Ac- creditation provides justification for the public's confidence in its schools. It does not mean the school is perfect, but it does promise that the school has the resources, the leadership, and the vitality needed to sustain the ongoing improve- ments required of all schools.” Dr. Cleary, Superintendent, and Mrs. Eileen Sherrill, MCA Coordinator, look at the MCA membership certificate the district received. 18 Faculty William Gouty Brent Gregston Lorraine Hackman Chris Holowiak Ron Ingino Louise Levine Laura Lycan Dortha Osborn Dan Poleck Charles Schmitt John Seckman Eileen Sherrill Harry Simon Jeanne Spencer Karen Stadnick Chris Cotton, Matt McKee, Bryan Clay. Ed Finder, George Curtner are advised by their adviser. Mrs. Cambell, on what classes to take next year. Faculty 19 Looking At Academics a -5S££ ,„ a ' sl™c 0' France. The nj Denice Sta h,b t on. caion of rfia Haney SV nka be sent for (nternatfon S peinUes £+ • - o Lvo„ „«� Associes 0ne y . were sent to j Lyon- Jacques Chic st. Louis Ly orks are and president promise, and Qf exhibi- lion This is a Schmitt- Slide Shows Produced I Once every year, Mrs. Barbara Zingrich' Media class prepares a slide show for the Activities Banquet. Students select the music, tape it with fades, take rolls of color slides, and sync the slides to music. The class a ; blends 11 groups into 1 show. It takes a great deal of time and effort. | It was an extremely exasperating job. It took a lot of time and patience. By the time the slide show was finished, I was thankful that it was over, said Donna Workman. Shop Fair Entered John Cibulka and Shawn Kathcart each earned the highest rating at the Industrial Arts Program Fair held at Parkway North. The fair was spon- sored by the Suburban Industrial Arts Association. Twenty-four area schools entered 144 projects. John earned his highest rating, 1, with his cedar jewelry chest. He also earned a 2 rating with a mechanical drawing of a depth gauge. Shawn earned his 1 rating from a roll-top bread box. 20 Looking At Academics Student Team Wins Students Attend National Convention The newspaper and yearbook staffs attended the NJEA (National Journalism Education Association) convention in November in Little Rock, Arkansas. The students spent a weekend in sessions learning new journalism techniques. The students had free time in the evenings to go to a dance one night and a special premiere of the movie Starman . The star of the movie, Jeff Bridges, appeared after- wards and held a press conference with the near 1,000 students from around the nation attending the con- vention. Cathy Moffatt enjoyed the entertainment. “It was neat to see the premiere of Starman and meet Jeff Bridges. The convention was beneficial for the students and they enjoyed it for many reasons. “I liked being away from it all,” said Tina Booth. Rodney Barnett said, I liked being on a pri- vate hotel floor. Advisor Mrs. Bar- bara Zingrich said, I like my stu- dents to attend national conventions. They hear award winning advisors giving practical information and they see a cross section of yearbooks and newspapers.” Freshman Jeff Miller and Junior Anthony Evans competed against students from twenty-five other schools in the Fontbonne College Computer Contest. They won sev- enth place in the contest and re- ceived a certificate of merit. For the contest, Jeff and Anthony worked as a team and completed eight out of the ten assigned pro- grams. The time allowed to work on the programs was 2 hours. John Cibulka, Rodney DuVall, Mr. Chuck Schmitt. Nancy Slinkard, and Evonne Long pose for a picture after discussing their art work with the Fenton Journal. These two wood projects won prizes for John Cibulka and Shawn Kathcart. Anthony Evans and Jeff Miller discuss a com- puter program. Rodney DuVall and Dawn Barnett prepare their slide shows. Looking At Academics r. Tammy Wendt works on her research pa- per as part of the college prep AP course. Tina Booth, Donna Workman. Cathy Mof- fatt. and Toni Earley display their honor- able mention certificates from the Junior Journalist Newspaper Conference. Fred Palmer. Dave Finder. Mark Godley, Todd Terrill. Thomas Marshall, and Gina fHiere critique poetry notebooks made in Sophomore English. 22 Language Arts Students Offered Advance Placement College Credit College Prep students had the option of taking the course as Advanced Placement (AP) College Prep Eng- lish I. Administered by the College Board Association, it offers college credit upon successful completion. Students who take this course study grammar, writing, and literary analysis in preparation for the Advance Placement examination which is given annu- ally in May. Students who score a 3 of a maximum 5 on the test receive up to six hours of college credit at universities who participate in the program, ex- plained Mr Lana Vlahiotis, college prep AP instructor. Schools frequently attended by VP graduates who grant advanced placement credit include GMSL and Southeast Missouri State. It cost $46 to take the test. Language Arts 23 Herbert Makes Learning Fun. “Neckbone connected to the shoulder bone, shoulder bone connected to the arm bone.” Mr. Ron ingino’s class could have played this song as they assembled “Her- bert , a plastic cast of the human body. Herbert, six feet tall and costing S235, was made mobile on a free rolling stand. He is one of the latest acquisitions of the math and science department. Much emphasis has been placed on upgrading the science material and curriculum. Mr. Ingino was quick to explain the func- tions and names of all the body's bones. I think Herbert will make teaching about the human body more meaningful and fun. My students will learn more about them- selves.” He joked that students enjoy dressing up the skeleton and rolling it around. He might make a good date for the prom, if one enjoys the quite type. Mr. Burton explains the first law of derivatives to pre- calculus students Anthony Evans, Craig Dalrymple. and Frank LaRue. 24 Math And Science o Is It Tough? “How hard is it?” asked American histo- ry student, Denise Behrens regarding the (J.S. Constitution test. She and most of her classmates spent hours studying and memorizing the seven articles and twenty- six amendmants. A student had to make 80 or better to pass the test. Passage of the test is a re- quirement for graduation. Mr. William Gouty said, I give the test twice a year. If they don't pass either of those times then they have to come in and retake it on their own time. Never has a student not graduated because of the Con- stitution test. After the fifty minute test was over most students felt relieved. The majority of stu- dents thought the test was extremely diffi- cult. Randy Fain said I studied and I stud- ied ... but I still flunked. Randy is opti- mistic though, I’ll pass sooner or later, I hope.” John Cibulka said, I didn’t study and that's why I flunked. But it wasn't really that hard.” Some students thought the test was a breeze. Eddie Finder said I studied and it paid off for me.” Denise Behrens said, I thought the test was easier than I expect- Denise Behrens takes the Constitu- tion fourth hour. of aC, Roger Roberson controls the world's energy re- sources. Social Studies 25 Trying New Things Isn’t Always Easy “It was something new, that’s for sure!” ex- claimed Karen Collins as she and fourteen other students ate lunch at Robato’s of Japan at West Port as part of a Home Economics field trip. Japa- nese food and the experience of watching the chef prepare the food on a hot griddle table was just part of the unusual. The Robato's entrees were chicken, sirloin, scallops, and prime rib. All the entrees in- cluded bean sprouts, zuccini and onions and rice. Most students tried the food and some even liked it. The real challenge was using chopsticks. Every- one attempted to eat with the slender pieces of wood but most ended up with more on their lap than in their mouth. Mary Sandifer said, I tried but failed. I couldn't get them to go right. Tammy Lambert had different feelings about the chopsticks. I love to use them. It was the third time I used them, so it was pretty easy. I think their fun to play with.” Most students got disgusted though, and went back to using the traditional fork. 26 Vocational Vincent Richardson puts trim on a jewelry box he is making for his mother for a Christmas present. Rodney Barnett makes a table leg for a coffee table. Chef s antics made the trip to Robatos a memorable experience. Vocational 27 Band Marches To The Beat Of A Victory Drum Cymbols crashed and the candiance beat as the band marched in rhythm in the state wide band com- petition for 1A schools at the University of Missouri- Rolla's St. Patrick's Day parade. March 16, the band took two first place trophies, one for Best Marching Band and the other for Best Over-All Band. Randy Fain took his own first place trophy as Best Drum Major. The Best Over-All Band trophy received is a travel- ing one. The band must win the trophy three years in a row in order for it to belong to the district. Freshman Todd Terrill said, We can win the trophy two more years because we practice alot and try real hard.” Tim Fain said confidently, We’ll win it again cause we're good! Phys. Ed Hosts Jumpathon In February the physical education depart- ment sponsored the annual Jump Rope for Heart. One hundred and twenty-six students, K- 12, participated in the three hour event. They raised a total of $4,800 for the St. Louis Heart Association. Students form teams of six members. During three hours of jumping, one member of each team must be jumping at all times. Participants are allowed to jump in any fashion. Many stu- dents enjoy double-dutch style. George Curtner said, It was fun to jump! I like to jump double-dutch so I can show off!” Michele Aiple had an opposing view though, “I thought it was great to help out other people by jumping. I like to jump single because it’s easier than double-dutch. Rodney Barnett shows he can smile and jump rope at the same time. As part of the physical education class Dawn New practices CPR in order to receive her lifesaving card. Physical Education 29 Looking At Activities Students Hear Artist Mr. John Dyess, a commercial artist, spoke to Mr. Chuck Schmitt's secondary art stu- dents about the opportunities in commercial art. Mr. Dyess, a graduate of Washington Uni- versity, showed students a portfolio of his work and explained the process involved in preparing artwork for publication. He also de- scribed how he presents his work to his cli- ents. After his presentaton, Dyess looked at works by Mr. Schmitt's students and criti- qued them. Mr. Dyess is currently a free lance artist, but he had worked for the federal govern- ment, and for Maritz, Inc. His works have appeared in many national magazines includ- ing TV Guide, and Field and Stream as well as textbooks, brochures, and calendars. , the unu .is™ Mr Dyess critiques the students' art projects. From right field, the band plays the national anthem. 30 Lookin- At Activities Debate And Mock Election Held To keep up with the national spirit of the presidential election, the high school held their own election. Stu- dent Council sponsored a mock elec- tion and a debate in October. A representative from the Reagan for Re-election Headquarters, Jim McMurphy, participated in the de- bate for the President. Debating against him was Carolyn Eirlich, a Mondale representative. They de- bated national and international is- sues before the secondary student body and students from Soldan and Kirkwood High Schools. Channel 11 news anchorman, Dave Eckert, acted as moderator. The questions asked had been pre- pared by the social studies classes. At the closing of the debate, students asked their own questions to the re- presentatives. The outcome of the mock electon was consistent to the actual election. President Reagan regained his office. Students An anJXr;-' Hea,th Fair Wa Stfr? bucc, donations ivere wei9ht, and 'T' for: vision hi They traint £ , «« C,o« by v£ bg°? of Zb ™ pr'«-n oca Qrn. r din cfaf ’ inuc aa P Qrs Donna Workman marks her ballot during the mock presidential election. Kristin Shoup takes Paula Martin's blood pres- sure. Iris Williams holds her finger still as Denise Behrens takes a blood example. Looking At Activities 31 No Two Alike Making just the right decision on a class ring is often difficult and time consuming. So many variations can be done that no two class rings are alike. One of the choices to be made is the stone selection. The blue was the most popular color chosen. “I chose blue be- cause it’s one of our school col- ors. said Scott Rue. Robin Crites has the most popu- lar reason for a stone choice. I ordered my ring with a diamond because it is my birthstone, she said. The view from the luncheon at the Clarion over looked the Gateway Arch. Nancy Slinkard. Dede Spangler. Keven Wil- son, Karen Collins. Robin Crites, George Curtner, and John Cusack toast to good friends. 32 Ring Day Ed Finder shows his ring to Mrs. Joan Cusack as Scott Rue gets ready for a bite of cake at the Ring Day reception hosted by the sophomore class. Kathie Brignole receives her ring and congratula- tions from Board president Joseph Harrington. George Curtner admires the ring choice he made. Ring Day 33 Cheerleaders Put On Homecoming Not many people know that the cheerleaders are responsible for the Homecoming cornation and decora- tions. A month's worth of planning and worry went into developing and executing the decorations for this year's theme. 'Circus Time'. said cheerleader Kim Monroe. On the morning of homecoming, cheerleader Julie Rauls was on the stage finishing last minute details. While moving a 10 foot ladder on stage, a stapler left on the top from the night before, fell on her head. Six stitches were required to close the wound. I had to spend the entire morning at the hospital. I couldn't wash my hair and I had this gross headache,” said Julie. Jill Meyer, retiring queen, relinquishes her reign to Wendy. Donna Workman and Kim Monroe set the lights. Court L to R: Rodney Barnett, Kim Monroe, Frank LaRue, Juli Walker. Christopher Harwell. Maz Tre- vino, Queen Wendy McDaniel, Jody Craft, Tammy Sansocie, Scott Nicholas, Mona Perry, and Thomas Marshall. 34 Homecoming Amy Yost and Bill Hansel dance to I can't fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon. Lisa Glover, Karen Van Buren. Sally Harrington. Tammy Lambert enjoy watching others. Jennifer Walker and Kurt Bergmark show that the dance was enjoyable. Homecoming 35 36 Homecoming Game The Object Is To Win Winning is always the objective. If not, why keep score? Winning Homecoming is important to the spirit of the evening. Winning Homecoming to the five graduating senior team members is a must. “Winning that game was important to me,” said senior Rodney Barnett. “It was my last home game of my high school career. I wanted it to end on a positive note.” The entire team was up for the game, said senior Todd James. To senior Scott Nicolas, who was injured at the beginning of the season, Homecoming marked his re- turn. We just had to win that one. I wanted to make a contribution to the team.” “This game also brought us one closer to our goal of being conference champs. added senior Maz Trevino. Rodney Barnett must get three feet off the floor for rebounds. Varsity Hawks lost the jump ball, but won the game 68-62. Senior Scott Nicolas shows no sign of the ankle injury that kept him sidelined most of the season. Homecoming Game 37 Greg Spangler and Wendy McDaniel took two more steps and fell in the three-legged race. It took three juniors: Kathie Brignole, Bill Hansel, and George Curtner to get senior Rodney Barnett in the balloon stomp. Nancy Slinkard makes it safely to first base. 38 Field Day Juniors Take Field Day After a rain-cancelled Fall Field Day and a rainy April, many thought Spring Field Day - April 26 • would never take place. But the sun came out and the campus grounds were dry enough to play soft- ball, run relays and three-legged races, and play the egg toss. The junior class accumulated the most points to be the overall winner. Sophomores came in second, senior class took third, and freshmen finished last. I’m glad we were able to have field day. I like the competitive spirit of sports, and the time you get to spend with your friends,” said junior Tina Booth. Billy Hansel has one more lap before he can get Kim Bergmark off his back. Mrs. Vlahiotis keeps score and notes the ju- niors are ahead. The junior and senior girls team together to win the tug of war over the underclassmen. Field Day 39 Julie Rauls Crowned Queen The class of 1986 hosted this years Ju- nior-Senior Prom at Ramada Inn at Six Flags. The usual reading of the prophecies and wills were preceded by the cornation. For a fee of $5 for juniors and no charge for seniors, an eight ounce strip-steak din- ner was provided. Retiring queen, Rita Coffman ended her years reign as prom queen and handed her royalty to 1985 Prom Queen, Julie Rauls. Retiring queen, Rita Coffman, crowns the 1985 Prom Queen, Julie Rauls. The 1985 prom court was Frank LaRue, Juli Walker, Phil Hardin. Tammy Sansocie. Julie Rauls, Scott Rue. Jay Moore, Rita Coffman, Todd James, Denice Stabb, Lee Jackson, and Amy Yost. 40 Prom Prom 41 Mobile Fidelty provided the music for dancing enjoyment. Tim Courtney and Evonne Long dance to 'One More Night by Phil Collins. Bill LaRue and his date. Angela Hawley, enjoy a slow dance. Going To Prom In Style Renting a limousine for prom is an expensive luxury. But some students were fortunate enough to be chauf- feured to the Ramada Inn at Six Flags in a limosuene and even a Rolls Royce. “I mentioned to my mom that I would like to go to prom in a limousine. She did the rest. First it went to Denice's house and then they came to get me. Becky Halker said about how her moth- er got a limo for her and her friends. Senior Synetta Qualls and her date went to the prom in a Rolls Royce. “I went outside to get into my car, and my mom pointed to the Rolls and said, 'Here's your car.’ It cost mom $120 to rent it. It was worth every pen- ny.” Randy Fain tells Kristen Shoup a joke while danc- ing to Heaven by Bryan Adams. Becky Halker. Maz Trevino, and Denice Staab pose for a picture before they get into their rented limousine and go to a party after Prom. 42 Prom Shawn Kathcart and George Curtner pose for a picture showing off their tuxedos. John Cusack and Bill Hansel take time out from their dates to dance with each other. Jill Meyer, Wendy McDaniel, Michelle Steppig, and Rita Coffman take one last look at the Senior Wills before reading them to everyone. Prom 43 A Might Of Winners To recognize student and team achievements in sports and band, the activities banquet is traditionally held at the end of the school year. It had to be delayed one week because the baseball team was in Columbia playing for the state championship. Coaches gave recognition to their teams and play- ers. Players in return responded with trophies and plaques for the coaches. Seasons were recapped, and the following received special awards: Band Juli Walker - John Philips Sousa Award Frank LaRue, Jimmy Walker, Sally Harrington-Most Outstanding. Volleyball - Most Outstanding Cathy Moffatt, Amy Yost, Carol Wall Cheeleading Julie Rauls - Most Outstanding Kim Monroe - Most Spirited Girls' Basketball Kim Bergmark • Most Improved Cathy Moffatt - Sportsmanship Kathie Brignole - Most Outstanding Boys’ Basketball -Most Outstanding Maz Trevino, Bill Hansel, Rodney Barnett Softball - Most Outstanding Wendy McDaniels, Jennfier Walker, Kathie Brignole Baseball - Most Outstanding Bill Hansel, Scott Nicolas, Rodney Barnett Brent Gregston serves as master of ceremonies in front of the banner made by his wife. Barbara. Mrs. Katherine Dains and Miss Francis Patterson received roses from volleyball coach Mrs. Marie Buccheri in appreciation for attend- ing 98% of all the games for 4 years. Kathie Brignole receives a trophy, handshake, and congratulations from Coach Wilhite. 44 Activities Banquet Bill Hansel surrounded by the baseball team pre sents Coach Gregston with a plaque to show their appreciation for his dedication and encourage ment. Bill Hansel shows Coach Gregston the quilt Bill's mother made for Coach and his wife as a remem- brance of the baseball team. A slide tape show, made by students in the media class, highlights the band and each sports’ team. Activities Banquet 45 Recognition Given Prior to second semester final examinations teachers in each department meet to select the outstanding student in that department to be hon- ored with a trophy in the awards assembly. Individual teachers make out certificates of achievement for students who have maintained straight A’s for all four quarters. Special recogni- tion is given to students who earned awards in contests throughout the year. I feel good about the awards assembly, because it is one of the few activities we have for recogniz- ing academic excellence, said Mrs. Barbara Zin- grich, communications instructor. The following are the recipients of department awards: English Kim Monroe Mathematics Juli Walker Science Todd Terrill Social Studies Toni Earley Home Economics Mary Sandifer Business Educaton .... Cathy Moffatt Physical Education .... Jason Jacobs Spanish Jimmy Walker C.O.E Rita Jarrell Band Kristin Shoup Art Kim Bergmark Yearbook Julie Rauls Newspaper Cathy Moffatt Computer Science .... Craig Dalrymple Reading Randy Fain Health Angela Turner Band president Kristin Shoup receives the band department trophy from its director, Mr. Harry Simon. Mr. David Burton awards the math trophy to Juli Walker. Business winner Cathy Moffatt receives one of the first of the many trophies from Ms. Brenda Clinton. 46 Awards Assembly A congratulatory handshake is offered by Mr. Ron Ingino to Todd Terrill as the science win- ner. Principal John Kosash waits to offer his best wishes. Mona Perry, Iris Williams and Kim Washington receive certifi- cates for outstandng work in Clothing I. Awards Assembly 47 Just A Memory “I thought at the beginning of the school year that graduation would take forever, and before I knew it, it was all over, said gra- duate Jeff Seville. It was a nice ceremony, but now I’m ready to party,” added Rodney Duvall. For 30 young men and women who made up the 1985 senior class, graduation exercises held May 31 are over. High school is just a memory. Speeches were given by Valedictorian Julie Rauls and Salutatorian Kristin Shoup. Meteo- rologist Bob Richards of KSDK Channel 5 de- livered the commencement address. The Rev- erend Dale Shoup, father of Kristin Shoup, gave the Invocation and Benediction. Valley Park American Legion awarded three medals. Rita Jarrell received the medal or citizenship, Rodney Barnett received the Americanism medal, and Julie Rauls received the medal for scholarship. Scholarships were awarded to Julie Rauls, Amy Yost,Kristin Shoup, Tammy Sansocie, Craig Dalrymple, Ken Layton, and Greg Spangler. Valedictorian Julie Rauls ac- cepts her VFW scholarship. Graduates show their approval as Rodney Barnett accepts the Americanism award. f 48 Graduation Kristin Shoup receives congratulations from Dr. Cleary for earning 24 credits to- ward graduation. Rita Jarrell accepts her citizenship medal from newly elected board member. Mrs. Pamela Wilson. Graduation 49 Wendy McDaniel, Dawn Barnett, and Georgia Lucas enjoy cake given to the girls' basketball team at one of the pep rallies. V.P. Acquires New Coach jH n Hodeos v Rides W Studet . cuider'1 _ ridtnQ on Student ;,5?.� « ?£cU«- „ev � -rratw-— eks. dd e a9a' The sports department benefited this last season from the new boys Junior Varsity basketball coach, Mr. Chris Ellis. Even though he had never coached a high school team before, Ellis attacked the bas- ketball season with a great fighting spirit. At the beginning of the season Coach Ellis said, Its hard to say for me what my team will do this year because it is my first year. My goals are to take the conference champs title and further down the road take the state title. The team may not have taken the state title, but they easily won con- ference champs with a 9-1 record in their confer- ence. Ellis’ boys also took the 1st place trophy in the Hawks annual Junior Varsity tournament. Coach Ellis' team gave one of the best season records in the history of J.V. boys basketball with an overall of 15 wins and only 4 losses. The team also experienced one of the best stretches of 11 straight wins. Ellis hopes to continue his team’s determination and winning spirit next year. sol r y V Keven Wilson performs in a local rodeo. Coach Ellis discusses a play with his J.V. basketball team. 30 Looking At Sports Teams Suffer From Injuries Injuries were one hindrance that all the teams at V.P. endured through- out the sports season. One player, senior Scott Nicolas, was injured just five hours before his first basketball game of the season. Nicolas was working on his shoot- ing during his study hall hour and seriously injured his ankle when he landed from a layup. An ambulance was called and Nicolas was rushed to the hospital accompanied by his coach, Mr. Frank Wilhite. Nicolas did attend the first game-on his crutches. His ankle injury kept him from play- ing most of the season. Other injured basketball players were: Maz Trevino, who severly cut his hand in an automobile accident; Carol Wall, who sustained an ankle injury while playing on the court; Kathie Brignole, who required sur- gery for a knee injury; and Karen VanBuren, who also suffered an an- kle injury. The spring sports, softball and baseball, had their share of injured players. Amy Yost missed about 5 games when she broke her hand and finger. Baseball pitcher Bill Hansel ended his season with a limp caused by a slide during a state playoff game. T hi e or sP°rts This ' ■ S,°n to 1 rn 77jg ■30 p PPitt. ■■u7 eo We to do ' get t0 90tTacly � ,£0d°P t fetXl' eyer - PaVa rP- r stsT before7 t0 s oo, Said Par, , . The eritjre ba bal ’ and I love a:k 1 ha er tire Franklin Bobbitt looks cheerful, but Bryan Clay seems tired after a game. Fellow basetball player. Bryan Clay, consoles an injured Scott Nicolas. Looking At Sports 51 SCOREBOARD Girls Post Record Season A record of 14 wins and 4 loses was posted by the varsity volleyball team. This was the best record ever recorded. The Hawks took first place in the Westminster Round-Robin Tournament, and they were Co- Champions with Grandview in the newly formed Tri-County Six Confer- ence. Both teams compiled a record of 10-2 in the conference. Junior Cathy Moffatt said, “It was a shame that we had to share the Champion- ship, but it was better than taking Each girl had her specialty and contributed to the total team effort. This was the first team that showed total team cooperation.” second. Since the varsity squad consisted of only seven players, the Hawks had to really pull together as a team. When Kathie Brignole was sidelined early in the season with a shoulder injury, the Hawks were left with only six players. Kathie said, The har- Senior Co-captains Amy Yost and Carol Wall show the last game ball. dest thing for me this season was to go to every practice and game to watch the other girls when I knew I couldn't play. The six healthy Hawks could not afford anymore in- juries. Minor injuries of the shoulders and wrists never kept a girl from playing. Coach Marie Buccheri said, No one girl could be singled out as the top player. Each girl had her spe- cialty and contributed to the total team effort. This was the first team that showed perfect team co-opera- tion. Several girls did turn in exception- al records. Cathy Moffatt led the team in scoring with 132 points. She was the most consistent server. Out of 207 times serving, Cathy served only 12 out of bounds. Amy Yost led the team in aces with 34. In the game against John Burroughs, Amy served 13 consecutive points. Four Hawks were chosen as All- Conference players this year. Senior Amy Yost and junior Cathy Moffatt were chosen to be on the first team; senior Carol Wall was chosen to be on the second team, and junior Kim Bergmark was chosen as an honor- able mention. Opponent South County Tech Brentwood Westminister Valmeyer Grandview John Burroughs Westminster St. Johns Valmeyer St. Marys Grandview St. Joyns Math Science Westminister John Burroughs St. Johns New Haven Won Lost 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 Kim Monroe sets the ball for Kim Bergmark to come in for the slam. First row: Denise Behrens, scorekeeper. Amy Yost, Kim Monroe. Kim Bergmark. Second Row: Carol Wall. Cathy Moffatt. Mike Yost, man- ager. Third row: Kelly Wondell, Coach Marie Buccheri. Varsity Volleyball 53 Tina Booth scores another point for the Hawks with her unusual spinning serve. DeAngela Jackson finds out that knee pads are essential dur- ing a volleyball game. L to R. Denise Behrens; score- keeper. Tina Booth. Coach Ma- rie Buccheri, DeAnna Bur- roughs. Toni Earley. Not pic- tured; Kathleen Faulkner. DeAn gela Jackson, Kim Simmons, Jennifer Walker, Tammy Wendt. 54 J.V. Volleyball SCOREBOARD Opponent Brentwood Westminster Valmeyer Grandview Westminster St. Johns Valmeyer St. Marys Grandview St. Johns Won Lost 1 2 0 2 2 1 2 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 2 2 0 2 1 J.V. Shows Spirit Tammy Wendt gives the ball a little help over the net. Kathleen Faulkner slams the ball past Grandview's 12. “Spirit and enthusiasm are the key words to the junior varsity volleyball team, said coach Marie Buccheri. “They showed determination in perfecting the basic fun- damentals of the game and developing their own style. The team's record of 5 wins and 5 losses shows a steady balance for a less experienced team. Their final games showed much improvement over the early season ones. At practice the JV players scrimaged against the varsi- ty, this gave the girls competition. Several JV girls played varsity when needed. “I was able to sharpen my skills by playing with the varsity team. The varsity game moves much quicker than JV. I really had to work.” said Tammy Wendt. J.V. Volleyball 55 New Uniforms In - Summer Camp Out New uniforms paid by the district and no camp requirement are the two new changes for cheerleaders. Donna Workman relayed the story, My mom went to the Board meeting along with several other mothers to petition for the district to pur- chase cheerleadering uniforms. Since cheerlead- ing is considered a sport, and the district buys the uniforms for every other sport, the parents felt it was only fair that they purchase cheerlead- ing uniforms also.” The Board agreed to pay $200 per uniform for 12 uniforms. The girls still must buy shoes and emblems, and they must pay for the cleaning and repairs that are necessary. The Board of Education also ruled that a stu- dent cannot be required to a camp as a prerequi- site for participation. Hence, cheerleaders do not have to attend summer camp. Cheerleaders learn new cheers, chants, and the proper techniques for jumps, pyramids and their dismounts, and gymnastic stunts at the summer camps. Through proper instructions the risk of injury is reduced. commented Amy Yost. Just because camp isn't required it doesn't mean they shouldn't go. I think camp is important to the well being of the squad.” To complete 'Go Hawks, Let's Fight , the cheerleaders per- form three partner stunts and the splits. Kim Monroe goes in the splits during the intra duction of the players. The Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders combine together to cheer for Homecoming. 56 Cheerleading To cheer up injured player Scott Nicolas, the cheerleaders designed the first banner for him. The boys J.V. team gets an extra boost of pep from their cheerleaders. Bottom: Shelley VanHook. Kim Monroe. Gina Niere, Julie Rauls. Donna Workman; Middle: Sally Harrington. Mrs. Ann Maloney, sponsor. Jennifer Walker. Amy Yost. Cindy Moise; Top: Tracey Hannick Cheerleading 57 Varsity Boys Achieve Goal Coach Frank Wilhite had a long talk with his team at the beginning of the season about playing in the newly formed Tri-County Six Con- ference. They talked about what it meant to each player and what it meant to the team. “The conference championship became the team's goal, and they wanted it to be a perfect record. People throughout the conference thought that 8-2 would win the championship. No one dreamed the Hawks would win all 10 con- Scott Nicolas missed taking the annual senior photo with his fellow players, Rod- ney Barnett, John Cibulka, Bill LaRue, and Maz Trevino. ference games and become the first team to win the championship going 10 and 0.” The season wasn't all glory for the boys. They battled their way through a tough nonconference schedule leaving them with a 2-8 overall win loss mark. We were able to get the wins when they really counted, in “No one dreamed the Hawks would win all 10 conference games and become the first team to win the championship going 10 and 0.” conference games.” said Rod Bar- nett. The boys were ranked second in the state regionals, one step behind Wellsville who had a 20-2 season and were ranked first. The Hawks had to beat three teams to get a chance at the champs from last year. After a first round victory over Ye- shiva High School, the Hawks bowed out of the state tournament in the quarter finals losing to New Haven High School. The Hawks ended their SCOREBOARD OPPONENT HAWKS Grandview 51 57 Valmeyer 43 45 Country Day 62 37 Bourbon 49 45 Country Day 50 39 North Tech 64 45 Brentwood 71 37 Marquette 84 48 Christian Academy 62 68 Grandview 49 65 Valmeyer 44 54 South Tech 63 36 John Burroughs 67 53 Prep South 50 58 St. Johns 38 40 Westminster 49 70 Christian Academy 49 53 Valmeyer 65 70 Grandview 61 69 St. Johns 59 69 North Tech 72 58 Westminster 49 70 Yeshiva 49 57 •Conference season with a 14-10 record. Maz Trevino was named to the First Team in the Tri-County Six All Conference Team. Billy Hansel was named to the Second Team. Boy s Varsity basketball clockwise: Assistant Coach Chris Ellis, Scott Nicolas, Frank LaRue. Ed Finder, Maz Trevino, Rod Barnett, Bill Han- sel, Bill LaRue, John Cibulka, Coach Frank Wilhite, manager Mike Yost, and score keeper Juli Walker. 58 Boys Varsity Basketball Rodney Barnett jumps high off the floor for the layup. Maz Trevino easily shoots two. Boy's Varsity players huddle together. Boys Varsity Basketball 59 SCOREBOARD OPPONENT HAWKS Bourbon 34 52 Country Day 38 29 NCT 38 40 Christian Aca. 27 57 Grandview 44 43 Valmeyer 42 46 SCT 44 31 John Burroughs 56 27 Prep South 42 52 Prep South 35 60 Windsor 37 44 St. John’s 49 60 Westminster 45 57 Christian Aca. 23 44 Valmeyer 45 50 Grandview 40 61 St. John’s 30 54 NCT 42 55 Westminster 41 55 Boys Win 11 Straight Hawks junior varsity boys' basketball compiled one of the best B-team records in the school’s history as they finished the season with an outstanding 15-4 win loss record. I was fortunate to have such a dedicated group of players in my first season. said JV Coach Chris Ellis. They nailed down two first place titles winning both the Valley Park B-team Tournament and the Tri-County Six Conference. Every player made a significant contribu- tion. After a mid-season slump, the Hawks breezed through late January and all of February winning 11 straight games while amassing a 9-1 conference record. David Finder scored over 200 points finishing the year with a 10 point per game average. Franklin Bobbit aver- aged 11 points and Brian Clay finished with just under 10. Scott Rue and Goerge Curtner rounded out a strong starting five. Coach Ellis congratulates Brian Clay on his 2 point free throw. David Finder gets that rebound. 60 Boys' J.V. Basketball Scott Rue wills the ball into the bas ket. Team Back row: Scorekeeper, Juli Walker, manager, Mike Yost, Brian Clay, Scott Rue. Da vid Finder, George Curtner, Tim Fain, Franklin Bobbit, Coach Chris Ellis. Front row: Aaron McElwee, Kurt Bergmark. Thomas Marshall. Jim Matlock. Chip Zorn. Chris Chadd. Franklin Bobbit goes up to score 2 for his team. Boys' JV Basketball 61 A 4th Winning Season The girls’ varsity basketball team ended their fifth season of competition with 12 wins and 11 losses. This marks their fourth winning season. Throughout the season the girls suffered numerous injuries which sidelined key players. Despite these problems the girls worked as a team to hold their opponents to 34 points per game which ranked them third in the South County Journal among other schools, while the defense aver- aged 43 points per game. Seniors Carol Wall and Wendy McDaniel were the team's cap- tains. Both finished the year scor- ing 116 points each. Coach Brent Gregston commented, “These Forward Wendy McDaniel and center Carol Wall pose for senior basketball photo. girls did an excellent job as captains, and their leadership abilities and per- sonalities will be greatly missed. Each girl made a valuable contri- bution to the squad. Kim Bergmark finished the year averaging ten points per game while scoring a high of 221 points for the season. Cathy Moffatt finished the year scoring 135 points and led the team in rebound- This marks their fourth win- ning season. ing. Cathy said, “This team really worked well together. I've played var- sity for three years, and this was a good season. We played consistent ball.” Prior to her knee injury, Kathie Brignole was leading the team in three catagories: most assists, steals, and points per game. She was aver- aging 13 points per game. Kathie did not play in the Hawk’s last nine games. I'm working for an injury- free season next year,” Kathie hoped. Karen VanBuren finished the year scoring 100 points and lead the team in blocked shots. She averaged four blocks per game. SCOREBOARD OPPONENT HAWKS Windsor 35 31 Mary Institute 32 22 Hancock 58 21 Westminster 51 25 St. Mary's 34 36 Christian Academy 54 34 John Burroughs 28 39 Principia 25 43 Grandview 47 45 St. Mary’s 53 17 St. John 45 48 Mary Institute 35 25 John Burroughs 42 43 Christian Academy 54 38 Denise Behrens, while playing a re- serve role, chipped in 12 points. Dawn Barnett helped the team by pulling it out of trouble when the squad was reduced to six players be- cause of injuries. “Even though I came in late in the season, I was glad to make a contribution, said Dawn. As further recognition of their achievements, Kathie Brignole and Kim Bergmark were selected for the first team for the Tri-County Six All Conference Basketball Team. Wendy McDaniel was honored with selection to the Honorable Mention All Confer- ence Team. Karen VanBuren, Carol Wall, and Cathy Moffatt fight for the rebound Karen VanBuren, Varsity's center, jumps high off the floor to shoot two Team: Denise Behrens, Karen VanBuren, Carol Wall, Cathy Moffatt. Wendy McDaniel. Kim Bergmark, man- ager Holly Meek. Coach Brent Gregston, and scorekeeper Toni Earley, not pictured Dawn Barnett and Kathie Brig- nole Girls Varsity Basketball 63 Carla Curtis dribbles toward the basket. Front Row: Coach Janis Ni- chols. manager. Holly Meek, scorekeeper. Toni Earley; Back Row: Edie Schwartz. Rhonda Appleton, Arletha Qualls. Alicia Jacobs. Debbie Collins. Shelly Dust Coach Janis Nichols gives her team a pep talk. 64 Girls J.V. Basketball s Girls Stay Tough Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball team began working enthusiastically in November. There were twelve girls who began practice. Only one, Kathleen Faulkner, had any previous playing experience. After the first quarter of the season, the team’s twelve players soon diminished to six. This was the big factor for the 412 season. “Instead of laying down and just playing out the sea- son, Carla Curtis, Debbie Collins, Shelley Dust, Arletha Qualls, Edie Schwartz, and Alicia Jacobs worked harder than ever to make up for the loses, said Coach Nichols. The leading scorer and rebounder was Carla Curtis, averaging 5.2 points and 9 rebounds per game. Debbie Collins showed the biggest improvement overall. She averaged 5 rebounds per game and scored 19 of her 31 points in the last four games. Debbie Collins goes for 2 as she shoots a free-throw. Edie Schwartz looks for an open team- mate. SCOREBOARD Opponent Hawks Windsor 14 19 Mary 1 28 34 Hancock 16 10 Westminster 23 20 St. Marys 25 17 John Burroughs 13 30 Principia 26 50 Grandview 29 38 St. Marys 27 30 St. Johns 19 28 Hancock 19 15 John Burroughs 7 13 Mary 1 17 25 Westminster 9 32 Grandview 20 32 St. John 17 34 Girls J.V. Basketball 65 Senior Scott Nicolas tags home plate on Todd James’ base hit to right field. Scott Nicolas recovers from a slide as John Cusack looks on. Standing Coach Brent Gregston. George Curtner, Todd James. Scott Nicolas. Jack Steele. Tom McKinnon, John Cibulka, John Cusack, Bill Hansel. David Finder. Richard Chadd. Kneeling: Rodney Barnett. Jeff Meyer. Tim Fain. Franklin Bobbitt. Bryan Clay. Ed Finder. Arron McElwee. Jimmy Walker. 66 Baseball SCOREBOARD OPPONENT HAWKS Priory 0 3 Principia 3 6 Valmeyer 6 3’ Christian Acad. 3 24 Country Day 3 9 John Burroughs II 7 Valmeyer 10 6 St. John rained out Lutheran North 5 3 Prep South 2 12 Winfield 6 0 Windsor 4 2 St. John 9 8’ Westminster 9 19 Hancock 5 11 Christian Acad. Management 1 22 Center 1 22 Meadow Heights 2 12 Westminster 3 7 Oran 1 5 North Pemiscott 2 13 Morrisville 2 3 Galena •Conference 10 2 Seniors Rodney Barnett. Todd James. Scott Nico- las. and Jack Steele. Boys Second In The road to Columbia for the ulti- mate thrill in high school athletics, State Championship, began May 11, when 112 schools throughout Mis- souri started competing in the State 1A Baseball Tournament. To qualify for the State Tourna- ment Final 4, the Hawks won impres- sively in all their tournament games. They were seeded first in the District and drew a first round bye. In their next game they were pitted against Business Management of St. Louis which they won lopsidedly 20-0. That win placed them in the District Championship game against Mead- ow Heights of Patton, Mo., which the Hawks won 12-2, to clinch their 3rd consecutive district title. In section State play, the Hawks were placed against Oran, Mo. The Hawks won this game 5-1 qualifying them for the quarterfinal round of the State tournament against North Pemis- cott. Because of great hitting and pitching, the Hawks handily de- feated North Pemiscott 12-2 in 5 innings, qualifying them for the Fi- nal Four in Columbia, Mo. The Hawks had a 14 and 7 re- “What a thrill to play at State.” said Bill Hansel. “It’s something every play- er dreams of, but few have the opportunity to do.” cord after winning the semifinal game 3-2 against Morrisville. Their nine game winning streak was broken in the championship game losing to Galena. ‘‘It was difficult to lose, said Coach Gregston. But I'm proud of those boys. We played a championship game-only one of two teams in the state to do that. Valley Park has never gone to state before.” What a thrill to play at state, said pitcher Bill Hansel. It’s something every player dreams of, but few have the opportunity to do. _____________________________ Team: Georgia Lucas. Dawn Barnett. Kathie Brignole. Amy Yost. Kim Bergmark. Carla Curtis. Carol Wall. Wendy McDaniel. Gina Niere, Carolyn Sidwell. Jenni- fer Walker. Julie Walker. Dawn New. Coach Frank Wilhite. Not pictured: Cathy Moffatt and Kim Monroe. i 68 Softball Girls Have Winning Season SCOREBOARD OPPONENT HAWKS St. Clair 8 11 Principia 3 16 Valmeyer 6 4 Christian Academy 0 28 Valmeyer 15 0 Hancock 5 15 Villa Duchene 7 6 John Burroughs 5 14 St. Joseph s 14 4 Christian Academy 7 15 Brentwood 2 24 St. Pius 9 6 Christian Academy 15 20 John Burroughs 8 15 Westminster 6 16 Westminster •Conference 4 25 u Wendy McDaniel Juli Walker For the second straight year six players from the softball team were chosen all conference. Named to the first team were third baseman Wendy McDaniels, center- fielder Kim Bergmark, and pitcher Cathy Moffatt. Named to the second team were shortstop Kathie Bignole, left fielder Kim Monroe, and pitcher- first baseman Jennifer Walker. The team had a successful year winning 12 and losing 5 games. The team lost two one run games and one game to an excellent St. Pius team from Crystal City, said Coach Frank Wilhite who will begin the next sea- son seven games away from his 100th victory. I hope I can accom- plish the 100 win plateau in basket- ball (98 wins) and softball (93 wins), both the same year. The girls won the 4th Annual Val- ley Park Invitational Tournament for the third straight year. The Hawks beat Christian Academy 20-15 in the first game, and they won 18-10 in Carol Wall Amy Yost the championship game against John Burroughs. Kathie Brignole was the hitting star for the tournament hitting three home runs, a triple and two doubles. Kim Bergmark's grand The girls won the 4th An- nual Valley Park Invita- tional Tournament for the third straight year. slam home run came an oppor- tune time with the score tied in the first game. Freshman Dawn New's two out single with runners on second and third drove home the lead runs in the sixth inning of the championship game. The girls followed with four straight hits and broke the game open. Kathie Brignole led the team in runs-batted-in with 29 followed by Jennifer Walker with 26. Wendy McDaniels had 25 and Kim Berg- mark had 22. Wendy McDaniels lead the team in batting averages with a .659. Kathie Brignole was close behind with .632. Gina Niere batted. 600. Jennifer Walker had a .569 average and Dawn New bat- ted .556. Kathie Brignole led the team in home runs with 6. Seniors Wendy McDaniels replaced Amy Yost as catcher after Amy broke her hand and finger tagging a player out at home. Softball 69 Looking At Clubs Spanish Club Has Service Project The Spanish Club sponsored an underpriveleged child in the Dominican Republic through a program by the Holy Land Christian Mission International group. A $120 donation gathered from fund raisers was given by the Spanish Club and their advisor, Miss Karen Stad- nick. That amount of money covered the child's sponsor- ship for a whole year. After the donation was made, the club received a sponsorship kit and information, plus a photo of the sponsored child. President of the Spanish Club, Dede Spangler, said, “It was originally Miss Stadnick’s idea to sponsor a child. Sponsoring gives the whole club a good feeling to know we helped a hungry and deprived child. Dede plans to continue sponsoring the child next year. The child, Christian Andres Bernal, is a 5 year old boy with black hair and black eyes. He lives with his mother and two brothers in the Dominican Republic. The Span- ish Club's donation will pay for Christian's nutrition, edu- cation, and medical attention. The sponsor program, Mission International, began in 1936 to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of poor children and families throughout the world. NHS Inducts Members The National Honor Society held its annual induc- tion ceremony on May 7. Five new Sophomore mem- bers, Michele Aiple, Laura Hamilton, Jimmy Walker, Iris Williams, and Kelly Womble, were inducted. Parents and friends of the members attended the ceremony which was held in the cafeteria. Officers of the NHS gave speeches on citizenship, leadership, character, scholarship, and service during the ceremo- ny. The National Honor Society pledge was adminis- tered to the new members and they received certifi- cates and membership pins. Also, the new and old members participated in the traditional candlelighting ceremony. “It’s great to be in Honor Society. I think it’s a step in the right direction. It’s a club that lets me know, as well as others, that my efforts have not gone unno- ticed,” said Iris Williams. Mr. Kosash presents a membership pin to Kelly Womble. Stage Band: Front-Frank LaRue; Second Row-Craig Dalrymple, Tina Booth. Richard Chadd. Sally Harrington. Randy Fain, Bill LaRue, Jimmy Walker; Third Row-Juli Walker, Kristin Shoup, Anthony Evans, George Curtner, Kristina Krupp, Mr. Harry Simon; Fourth Row-Chris Kimball. Jenny German New Band Performs In addition to the Concert Band and Marching Band, Valley Park had a new music group this year. Mr. Harry Simon and about 15 band members formed a Stage Band. This group practiced after school to perfect their musical talents. All the Stage Band members are also members of Concert Band. The Stage Band performed with the other bands in a concert on May 16 complete with strobe lights and a drum solo by member Jimmy Walker. 70 Looking At Clubs Students Learn Outdoor Skills An Outdoor Adventure Club field trip was a campout at Greensfelder park. While on the trip, the members went to Rockwood Reservation for a hike and repeling lessons. One member, Tina Booth, said, “It was a different experience. While repeling, I slipped on a rock and dangled by my security rope until I regained my footing. It was an experience I'll never forget. I was really scared when it happened but after it was over it didn't seem quite so scary.” The club also took a night hike at Greensfelder with just one flashlight. Altogether, the members hiked about 13 miles. Along with hiking, sponsor Coach Merilee Dauster taught the members to identify poison ivy, types of trees, and other forms of foliage. In addition, the club went through a ropes course. While on the campout, the members slept in sleeping bags under a shelter and cooked their meals over an open fire. I found the experience unique and enlightening. We stood face to face with sheer exhaustion, yet we overcame it. I really learned what the word perseverance meant. I loved it, said member Lamont Justice. Outdoor Adventure Club member, Toni Earley, practices her repeling skills. Look� n9 YEARBOOK Kneeling: Amy Yost, Kim Monroe; Standing: Jeff Seville, Rod Barnett, Clark Gable, Cathy Moffatt. Julie Rauls. Mrs. Barbara Zingrich, advisor. Cheryl Morphew, NEWSPAPER Front: Mrs. Barbara Zingrich. advisor, Lamont Justice. Bill LaRue. John Cusack: Back: Julie Rauls. Tina Booth, Cathy Moffatt, Toni Earley, Donna Workman 72 Clubs Yearbook And Newspaper Greg Spangler views the Calloway Nuclear plant while on a debate trip. STUDENT COUNCIL Front: Gina Niere, Kim Monroe, Jeff Miller; Back: Ed Finder, Shelley VanHook, Tammy Sansocie. Kristin Shoup, Julie Rauls, Bill LaRue, Scott Nicolas Debate And StuCo Clubs 73 COMPUTER CLUB Front: Karen VanBuren, Kim Bergmark, La- mont Justice: Back: Keven Wilson. Frank LaRue NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front: Kim Monroe. Tammy Wendt. Cathy Moffatt; Second Row: Kathie Brignole. Frank LaRue. Julie Rauls, Michele Aiple, Toni Ear- ley; Third Row: Tina Booth. Kennie Stiles, Jim- my Walker. Bill Hansel. Kim Bergmark. Kelly Wondell. Laura Hamilton, Iris Williams. Kelly Womble 74 Clubs NHS And Computer SPANISH Miss Karen Stadnick, advisor, Dede Spangler, Pam Whitaker. Angela Turner VALLEY PARK HISTORY Front: Roger Roberson, John Treffinger, Kurt Bergmark, Scott Rue. Steve Caton, Roy Crites, Ed Finder: Back: Evonne Long. Todd James. Edie Schwartz. Tammy Lambert. Robin Crites, Karlette Shields, Fred Palmer. Mrs. Eileen Sherrill, advisor, (Not Pictured: Jimmy Walk er) Spanish And V.P. History Clubs 75 BAND Front: Laura Hamilton. Kathy Heinemann. Tim Fain. Bill LaRue. John Reynolds. Jim Walker: Row Two: Michele Aiple, Kristin Shoup, Randy Fain. Juli Walker. Frank LaRue, Fred Palmer. Sally Harrington. Tina Booth. Ma- rie Adams. Sandy Faulkner. Row Three: Craig Dalrymple. Dickie Chadd, Jenny German, Me- lissa Hendrix. Dionne Hawkins, Chris Chadd. Aaron McElwee. Kristina Krupp. Chris Welsh; Row Four: Mr. Harry Simon; director, Chris Kimball, Anthony Evans. George Curtner CHORUS Seated: Regina Davis, Holly Meek, Florence Allen, Lori Beardsley; Standing: Cindy Moise. Pam Whitaker, Angela Hasson. Cindy Volkert. Dawn Jacobs. Shelley Van Hook. Beverly Wil- liams, Buffy Johnson Randy Fain shows his winning Drum Major style. 76 Clubs Band and Choir OUTDOOR ADVENTRUE CLUB Front: Kristin Shoup, Denise Behrens; Middle: Juli Walker, Cathy Moffatt, Tina Booth, Kelly Wondell, Toni Earley; Back: Frank LaRue, La- mont Justice. Julie Rauls FHA Front: Pam Whitaker, Karlette Shields, Tina Booth; Back: Robin Crites, Mrs. Ruth Camp- bell. Toni Earley Pam Whitaker thought she'd never correctly maneuver chopsticks while eating Japanese food on a FHA field trip. Outdoor Adventure and FHA Club 77 VALLEY HEAT TREAT Sixth St. Louis Avenue Valley Park, Mo. 63088 2255222 Compliments of 1985 VAL-E-VUES STAFF Rodney Barnett Cathy Moffatt Kim Monroe Cheryl Morphew Julie Rauls, Editor Jeff Seville Amy Yost Barbara Zingrich, Advisor Compliments of Senior Class 1985 78 Community Support from Your Library The Valley Park Community Library 320 Benton Street Valley Park, Missouri 225-5608 Mrs. Janet Messerla Librarian Mrs. Norma Jean Smith Assistant Hours: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. M-T-W-F 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs. Your tax dollar supports this library . . . Don't forget to take advantage of this privilege. Not all communities are lucky enough to have a library . . . We do! 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Valley Park, Mo. 63088 225-8300 We Are an Independent Bank and Pride Ourselves on Personal Service You Are More Than Just a Number to CIs Member F.D.I.C. Community Support 89 z k (314) 225-6800 Su6 State WILLIAM A. GARZA 7 Stonegate Shopping Center Owner-Operator 141 and Big Bend BENTLEY’S MEAT MARKET A FULL LINE MEAT MARKET SPECIALIZING IN CHOICE FREEZER MEATS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Mini TERRY HOGAN 2075 N HWY141 225 6640 FENTON. MO 63026 STONEGATE PHARMACY Plant: 225-7115 501 Eighth St. Valley Park, Mo. 63088 Office: 966-4273 11814 Claychester Dr. St. Louis, Mo. 63131 16 STONEGATE CENTER • ST LOUIS. MISSOURI 63088 • 22S-S123 Michael B. Hitschler, RPH. The Society of Professional Sales Managers Yates-Talbert Ford Brewers Flooring 100 Meramec Station Rd. Valley Park, Mo. 63088 10340 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 225-8350 Thomas W. Prokawski Sales Manager phone: (314) 822-9300 WE DO IT ALL TRY US carpet- vinyl- tile ceramic- hardwood miniblinds- verticals- wovenwoods Contractors Welcome Residential Commercial Expert Installation Service hours: Monday- Saturday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 90 Community Support Congratulations Class of 1985 Best Wishes for the Future Youngs ‘CFS’ Restaurant 212 Meramec Station Road 225-6677 Dine in, Carry out, Catering Youngs Dairy Mart 202 Meramec Station Road 825-2174 Ice Cream and Sandwiches Community Support 91 Looking Back Reagan Wins You ain't seen nothing yet! , said Ronald Reagan after the tremendous landslide victory over challenger Walter Mondale in the 1984 Presiden- tial elections. Reagan barely missed getting the 50-state sweep he had aimed for, but did manage to acquire an illustrious 49. Reagan had won 525 of the electorial votes to Mon- dale’s 13. Remember When. . . . . . Walter Mondale chose Geraldine Ferraro to become his running mate in the 1984 Presidential elections. Ferraro became the first woman to run for the Vice-President of the Gnited States. . . . Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi was shot eight times by her security guards and required immediate surgery by more than a dozen doctors. The prime minister died in November. . . . Princess Caroline had her first child, a boy named Andrea Albert Casir- aghi, and Princess Diana had her second son, Prince Henry Charles Albert David. . . . The Statue of Liberty celebrated its 98th birthday by hiding behind scaffolding to have a face lift and her insides strengthened at a cost of $30 million. . . . The GSA led in taking 83 gold medals home at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California, at the Los Angeles Colusiem. The games were attended by 5.5 million spectators and 2.5 billion watched it on television. . . . A baboon's heart was transplanted into a four week old baby nicknamed Baby Fae.” The transplant took place on October 26 at Lorma Linda, California. The operation was performed by Dr. Leonard Bailey. Baby Fae endured a period of rejection to the heart and then died on November 15 of kidney failure. ... On July 18, in San Ysidro, California, 19 people were wounded and 22 were murdered in the worst one-man massacre in GS History. James, Hu- berty, an unemployed security guard, entered a local McDonald’s shooting everyone in sight. Huberty managed to kill 21 people before the SWAT team shot him down. . . . Donald Duck turned 50 years old on June 9. Donald debuted on June 9, 1934 in The Wise Little Hen . . . . Bruce Springsteen married model Juliann Phillips. . . . Michael Jackson and his brothers started their Victory Tour on July 6. . . . Miss America, Vanessa Williams, was asked to hand down her crown after Penthouse printed sexually explicit photos of her. Suzette Clark of New Jersey and also runner-up to Williams became the new Miss America. . . . John Ashcroft beat Democrat Ken Rothman for the Governor of Missouri. Ashcroft was the first Republican in 56 years to succeed another Republican as Governor of Missouri. . . . Harriet Woods won over her opponent, Republican John Hancock for Lt. Governor of Missouri. . . . Voters of Missouri passed the state lottery and legalized betting on horse races. .. . Sunday shopping was passed by a majority of the votes and it began taking affect on November 18. 92 Looking Back Over The Year A ceremony to rededicate a World War II memorial and to dedicate two new memorials honoring those from the community who served in Korea, Viet Nam and Granada was held on the high school campus May 29. The names of 270 men appear on the World War II memorial which was erected in the front hall of the high school thirty-eight years ago. The names of seventy-five men were added for the memorial for Korea, and sixty names appear for Viet Nam. One single name, that of Clyde Moore, appears on the plaque for Granada. Valley Park Elevato Elevator Named Historical Landmark Valley Park Mill and Elevator, the oldest mill (1874) and elevator still in operation in St. Louis County, was recognized as a historic building in a community ceremo- ny Saturday, May 11. The school district was represented by the high school band which played the National Anthem and by Valley Park History class members Michele Aiple, Steve Caton, Karen Collins, Robin Crites, Roy Crites, and Freddie Palm- er. The band plays the National Anthem. Looking Back Over The Year 93 Looking At Champions Champions -Each One Coach announces the team at the send off rally. Even though the boy's didn’t become the state champions, they were champions in the eyes of the students, the parents, and the community. The team went to Columbia for the state playoffs with 70% of the student body and faculty in attendance at the games. A parade and pep rally was held before the boys left. Upon their return as state runner-ups, a noontime rally was held in their honor. Three television stations, as well as the Fenton Journal, covered the event. Board president, Mr. Joseph Harrington, rehung the silver medals on each team member. Coach Ellis read an original poem re- capping the team's year. Baseball coach Brent Gregston summed it all up. These guys did what no Valley Park team has ever done- gone to state. Each and every one is a champion.” 94 Looking At Champions Coach receives the second place trophy from Mr. Jack Miles, executive secretary of Missouri State High School Activities Association. The team poses for the formal group shot. Looking At Champions 95 Aiple. Michelle 12, 74, 76 Anderson, Barbara 18 Appleton. Rhonda 64 Barnett. Dawn 10. 50. 68 Barnett. Rodney 4. 21. 27. 29, 37. 38. 58. 59. 66. 72 Barnhart. Belinda 12 Barnhart. Charles 10 Behrens. Denise 10. 25. 53. 54. 63. 77 Belle. Nick 10 Bergmark. Kimberly 10. 53. 63, 68. 74 Bergmark. Kurt 15. 28. 35. 61. 75 Bernoudy. Eleanor 18 Bobbitt. Franklin 12, 51, 61, 66 Booth. Tina 10. 14. 28. 54. 70. 72. 74. 76. 77 Bradford. Diane 10 Brignole, Kathie 10. 33. 38. 44. 68. 74 Brown. Jerry 10 Brown. Kim 14 Brust, Jeff 14 Buccheri. Marie 18. 53. 54 Burroughs. DeAnna 10. 54 Burton. David 18. 24. 46 Bryant. Ann 16 Campbell. Ruth 18. 19. 77 Caton, Steve 10. 75 Chadd, Chris 14. 61. 66. 76 Chadd. Richard 10. 70. 76 Cibulka. John 10. 20. 36. 58. 66 Courtney. Tim 41 Clay. Bryan 12. 19. 36. 37. 50. 60. 61. 66 Cleary. John 6. 18. 49 Cline. Adeline 18 Clinton, Brenda 18. 46 Collins. Debbie 14. 64. 65 Collins. Karen 10. 26. 32 Cooley. Roseann 4 Cotton. Angela 12 Cotton. Chris 19 Crites. Robin 10. 32. 75, 77 Crites. Roy 12. 75 Curtis. Carla 14. 64. 65. 68 Curtner. George 10. 19. 32, 33. 38, 43. 61, 67. 76 Cusack. John 10, 32. 43. 66. 72 Dalrymple. Craig 4. 24. 70. 76 Dauster, Merilee 18 Dittrich. Joe 18 DuVall. Rodney 4. 20. 64 Dust. Shelley 14 Earley. Toni 10. 14. 54. 63. 64. 71, 72. 74. 77 Evans. Angela 14 Evans. Anthony 10. 21. 24. 70. 76 Fain. Randy 10. 28. 42. 76 Fain. Tim 15. 28. 61. 66. 70. 76 Faulkner. Kathleen 12. 55 Finder. David 14. 60. 61. 66 Finder. Eddie 11. 19. 33. 36. 58. 59. 66. 73. 75 Fridley, Doris 18 Gable. Clark 72 Gentry. Crystal 14 Glover. Lisa 35 Godley, Mark 12, 14 Gordon. Michelle 12 Gouty, Bill 19 Gregory, Laurie 12 Gregston, Brent 16. 19. 44. 45. 63. 66 Hackman. Lorraine 19 Halker, Becky 4. 42 Hall. Tracey 13 Hamda. Aref 4 Hamilton. Laura 13. 28. 74, 76 Hamilton. Michael 11 Hannick, Tracey 13, 56, 57 Hansel, Bill 11, 35. 37. 38, 39. 43. 45. 58. 66. 74 Harrington. Sally 14. 56. 70. 76 Haskell. Scott 14 Holowiak. Chris 19 Ingino, Ron 19. 24 Jackson. DeAngela 54 Jacobs. Alicia 13. 64 Jacobs, Jason 14 James, Todd 11. 36. 37. 40. 59. 66. 75 Jarrell. Gary 13 Jarrell. Rita 3. 4. 49 Jones. Chris 13 Justice, Lamont 11. 72. 74. 77 Kathcart, Shawn 20. 43 Kosash, John 16, 47 LaGrand, Michelle 14 LaRue. Bill 4. 37. 41. 58. 70. 73. 76 LaRue. Frank 11. 24. 34. 40. 58. 70. 72. 74. 76. 77 Lambert. Tammy 4. 26. 35, 75 Layton. Ken 5 Levine. Louise 19 Long. Evonne 13. 20. 41. 75 Lucas. Georgia 11. 50, 68 Lycan, Laura 19 Marshall. Thomas 13. 14. 34. 62 Martin. Paula 5 Matlock, Jimmy 14. 61 McDaniels, Wendy 3, 5, 34. 38. 43. 50, 63. 68 McElwee. Aaron 15, 61, 66. 76 McKee. Matt 13. 19 McKinnon, Tom 13. 66 Meek. Angie 15 Meyer. Jeff 11. 66 Miller. Jeff 15. 21, 73 Moffatt, Cathy 11, 14. 46. 53, 63. 72, 74. 77 Moise, Cindy 15. 56, 57, 76 Monroe. Kim 11, 15. 34. 38. 53. 56. 57, 72. 73. 74 Morphew. Cheryl 5. 72 Myers. Robert 15 New. Dawn 15. 29. 68 Nichols, Janice 64 Nicolas. Scott 5. 8. 34. 37. 51. 58. 66. 73 Niere. Gina 14. 28. 56. 57. 68. 73 Osborn. Dortha 19 Palmer. Fred 14. 25, 75. 76 Parker. Tom 5 Perry, Mona 11, 34. 47 Polacek, Dan 16. 19 Polston, Janet 15 Qualls. Arletha 11. 64 Qualls. Synetta 2, 5 Rauls, Julie 5. 7. 40. 47. 48. 56, 57, 72, 73. 74. 77 Reynolds. John 11, 76 Richardson. Vincent 13. 27 Roberson. Roger 13, 25, 75 Rue, Mike 13 Rue, Scott 11, 33, 36, 40, 60. 61, 75 Ruzicka. Tracie 15 Sandifer, Mary 11 Sansocie, Tammy 5, 8. 34. 40. 73 Schmitt, Chuck 19, 20 Schwartz. Edie 13. 64. 65, 75 Seckman. John 19 Seville. Jeff 2. 6. 72 Sherrill, Eileen 18. 19, 75 Shields, Karlette 13, 26, 75. 77 Shinkle. Kevin 6 Shoup, Kristin 2, 6. 28. 42. 46. 49. 70. 73. 76. 77 Sidwell. Carolyn 13, 26. 68 Simon. Harry 19. 46. 70, 76 Stinkard. Nancy 11, 20, 32. 38 Spangler. Dede 11, 32. 75 Spangler. Greg 6. 38. 73 Spencer. Jeanne 19 Staab, Denice 6. 40, 42 Stadnick, Karen 19. 75 Steele, Jack 6. 66 Steppig. Michelle 6. 43 Stiles. Kennie 11. 36. 74 Stokes. Dan 19 Tate. Richard 11 Terrill, Todd 14 Threadgill, Tim 6 Treffinger, John 13, 75 Trevino, Thomaz 6, 34, 42. 58, 59 Turner. Angela 11, 75 VanBuren, Karen 13, 35, 63. 74 VanBuren, Sheila 11 VanHook. Shelly 13, 26. 56, 57, 73, 76 Vlahiotis. Lana 16, 19, 39 Walker, Jimmy 13, 25. 66, 70, 74. 76 Walker, Jennifer 15, 35, 56. 57. 68 Walker. Juli 7. 8. 28. 34. 40. 46. 58. 68. 70. 76. 77 Wall. Carol 7. 52. 53. 63. 68 Washington. Kim 47 Wedel. Phil 16 Welsh, Chris 11, 76 Wendt, Tammy 11, 14. 55. 74 Whitaker. Pam 13. 75. 76. 77 Whitlock. Shawn 15 Wideman, Wendy 15 Wilhite, Frank 68 Williams. Iris 13, 47. 74 Wilson. Keven 11, 32, 50. 73, 74 Wombell, Kelly 26, 70. 74 Wondell, Kelly 11, 53, 74, 77 Workman, Donna 11, 14. 34. 56. 57, 72 Yost. Amy 7. 35. 40. 50. 52. 53. 56. 57, 68. 72 Zingrich, Barbara 16, 19. 72 Zorn, Chip 13, 57